45 minutes
Indulge in the sweet, luscious delight of baked peaches, a simple yet elegant dessert that brings out the natural flavors of ripe peaches.
Peaches, halved and pitted
each
Apricot Jam
tablespoons
tablespoons
0.25 fluid ounces
teaspoons
Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
tablespoons
teaspoons
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F to ensure that once the peaches are prepared, they can go straight into the oven without delay.
2. Prepare Peaches
Cut the four large ripe peaches in half, removing the pits carefully. Arrange the peach halves, cut side up, in a 9x13 baking dish.
3. Prepare Liquid Mixture
In a small bowl, combine the apricot jam, honey, water, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. Whisk these ingredients together until they form a smooth, aromatic mixture.
4. Coat Peaches
Generously drizzle the prepared liquid mixture over the peaches, ensuring each peach half is well-coated. Sprinkle a little sugar over the top of the peaches.
5. Bake Peaches
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and let the peaches bake for 30 to 45 minutes. Baste the peaches occasionally with the juices that collect in the dish.
6. Serve
Once the baked peaches are tender and slightly golden, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve the warm baked peach halves with the remaining juices from the baking dish.
Opt for ripe yet firm peaches, preferably freestone varieties for easy pit removal.
Use a snug dish to prevent tipping and bake at 350°F (175°C) until tender but not mushy.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or mascarpone and garnish with fresh mint.
Experiment with spices like nutmeg or cardamom and consider extracts or spirits such as vanilla, almond, bourbon, or amaretto.
Brown sugar is classic, but honey, maple syrup, or balsamic glaze can add complex flavors.
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